Question for massage therapists!?!
Question: Okay, I have a private massage practice and for the last month or maybe even two every single client I see has chronic pain in upper back and neck. Traps Rhomboids etc...
So what I'm wondering is if this is a common thing or what? Most of my clients have no structural problems(they have been to md's), so if you do find this in your practice, please give ideas on how you address this! I'm sure it is different for each client. I'm just looking for some fresh ideas.
Answers: Okay, I have a private massage practice and for the last month or maybe even two every single client I see has chronic pain in upper back and neck. Traps Rhomboids etc...
So what I'm wondering is if this is a common thing or what? Most of my clients have no structural problems(they have been to md's), so if you do find this in your practice, please give ideas on how you address this! I'm sure it is different for each client. I'm just looking for some fresh ideas.
Until your clients correct their poor posture and sitting/computer habits, they will continue to have "chronic" pain. Enter......the Massage Therapist. We can "fix" the problem, at least for a little bit. I have found that if I give them a small hand towel, grasp it behind their backs, one hand on top, the other on the bottom of the towel, then the top hand pulls UP, this will help relieve back/neck pain until they see me again. They need to switch the top hand. Do this after a hot shower when muscles are warmed up from the heat and moisture. Not everyone wants to do it, or they forget, but they still come back to see me.
I see this alot also. I usually find that they work on computers alot or just have poor posture (head forward).
If your clients are tall, you may want to consider whether they have cytogenetic related problems.
In my years of practice, I have able to identify that these clients always c/o abt pain on their shoulders and backs.
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Yes this quite common these days. improve their sitting positions. When standing or walking they should keep their head up. Massage will also help.
Just because your clients have seen by an MD does not mean that there is nothing structurally wrong. That just means there are no broken bones and no gross deformity or disease. The biomechanics of the spine could be incorrect only to be exacerbated by their poor posture, incorrect workstation ergonomics and just living life. They need to be seen by a chiropractor. Chiropractic treatment would be the perfect compliment to the treatment you are currently providing.